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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1911

Page

3

City Council Deadlock on October Salaries Persists

Insurgent Alderman Boynton urges a committee of the whole to discuss salary payments, arguing for transparent records and lawful action. The council remains split as the mayor demands pay for work already authorized, while opponents press to fund only approved improvements.

Callaghan Boynton Alexander Boynton Zarramora Street

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Quick Digestive Relief

An old newspaper ad extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as fast acting relief for sour stomachs. It explains the tablet supplies stomach with digestives, rests the stomach during meals, and aids absorption of nutrients, promising rest and faster healing with regular use. Price 50 cents per box. Sample offered by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

Confederate Home at Capacity Turns Away Applicants

A public statement from Col. R. M. Wynne, superintendent, says the Confederate Home in Austin Texas is full with 450 inmates, 110 more than any previous total. Fifteen waiting, with fifteen new applications monthly. added quarters are filled. The superintendent urges locals to care for veterans and not send them to Austin for admission.

Austin Tex R. M. Wynne Wynne Colonel Wynne

Federal court to be attended by officers from Laredo

United States Marshal Brewster and Lieutenants Beach and Hoffman with Rangers Davenport and Baker depart Sunday for Brownsville to attend federal court sessions. A New Jersey inventor patents a box for fishermen with a center water compartment to moisten gut lines of fish hooks.

Laredo Tex United States Brewster Beach Hoffman Davenport Baker Brownsville New Jersey

Tag Day ends with tired workers and uncertain totals

After a day of charity sales tag day workers staff reported fatigue and uncertain take, with several stations yet to report donations. Mrs. Cassin and Mrs. Stevens said totals would be released Monday after all stations submit reports. Eight-member committee alone turned in over 175 dollars.

J. J. Stevens William Cassin

People's Rule League Organized in Mart Texas

The People's Rule League of Texas is formed led by Mayor J. L. Sansom as president and Rep A. M. Kennedy as secretary. It aims to win U S senators by direct vote, push presidential primaries, and urge legislation favored by a party majority, with no dues or offices. Dr Keeling moves his dental practice to 517 Moore Building.

Mart Tex People’s Democratic) Rule League of Texas J. L. Sansom A. M. Kennedy League United States

Cameron County drainage and courthouse bond records filed

Judge John Bartlett arrived from Brownsville with bond records for Cameron County. The records cover a $255000 drainage district issue and a $200000 courthouse and jail bonds. Approval from the attorney general is pending before bonds are issued.

Austin Tex John Bartlett Cameron County Brownsville Attorney General's Department

Jury Frees Julius Norton in Shook Killing Verdict

After twenty two minutes of deliberation the jury found Julius R. Norton not guilty in the 1909 killing of Clive H. Shook. The trial featured a broad defense theory of accident or third party shooter amid extensive legal argument and a crowded courtroom in Fort Worth.

Clive Shook Julius R. Norton Clive H. Shook Norton Leo Tarleton Dwyer Antonio Diaz W. T. Pancoast Arthur B. Elleroth Diaz Foreman Pancoast Clerk John R Shook Fred Tolle the Stock Exchange Tolle Southern Juan Paiz Ed Haltom James Routledge

Missouri inventor’s extendable door guard patent idea

An inventor from Missouri develops a door and window guard built from upright pickets linked by short parallel bars, allowing adjustable widths for various openings. The device emphasizes modular construction and ease of extension for different measurements.

Missouri

India Railways Cut Third Class Fares To Low Rates

In India third class fares on all railroads are at the rate of less than one farthing a mile.

India

Ely's Dream Balm Promises Quick Catarrh Relief

Readily available Ely's Cream Balm offers instant relief from catarrh and head cold symptoms. It claims to cleanse and heal membranes, stop discharge, ease breathing, and reduce nasal congestion without mercury or cocaine. The ad promotes a 50 cent bottle and a spray variant for easy use.

Ely

Austin Merchant Dead After Illness in Texas

S V Dooley aged 59, a retired Austin merchant, died after a long liver complaint. Born in Ireland, he moved from Round Rock nine years ago and is survived by his wife and three sisters, including Mrs A F Martin of Austin. Funeral from St Marys Catholic Church tomorrow afternoon with Knights of Columbus in procession to Calvary Cemetery.

Austin Tex S. V. Dooley Round Rock A. F. Martin Ireland Texas Knights of Columbus Catholic Knights of America St. Mary’s Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery

Printing of Criminal Procedure and Penal Codes Under Way

Austin December 2 The contracting printer is delivering to the secretary of state the first printed copies of the code of criminal procedure and the criminal code as compiled by the board of codifiers. Twelve thousand copies are to be printed at about nine thousand dollars. The civil code remains unprinted while inquiries come into the state department.

Austin Tex Secretary of State Board of Codifiers State Department

Piles Cured at Home with Pyramid Remedy Trial Offer

Many cases of piles are cured by a trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy without further treatment. When it proves its value, obtain more from your druggist at 50c a box. Fill out the free coupon and mail today. Save yourself from the surgeon's knife and its bills.

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